Overview
As part of Hope Learning Trust’s wider renewable energy programme, Lexden Springs School has invested in a solar PV system designed to support the Trust’s long-term sustainability ambitions, reduce operational energy costs, and contribute towards the decarbonisation of its estate.
The project forms part of a coordinated, multi-site strategy across the Trust, helping to create a more resilient and future-focused portfolio of schools. By adopting renewable energy technologies across multiple locations, Hope Learning Trust is taking a proactive approach to reducing Scope 2 emissions while supporting the Department for Education’s Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy.
At Lexden Springs School, the system is projected to generate approximately 206 MWh of renewable electricity each year, saving around 40 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually. With an estimated 72% self-consumption rate, the majority of the electricity generated on-site will be used directly by the school, reducing reliance on imported grid energy and improving energy resilience.
The installation is expected to deliver more than £3.8 million in lifetime energy savings, helping the Trust manage rising energy costs while protecting resources that can be directed towards supporting students, staff and educational outcomes.
Delivered with minimal disruption to day-to-day school operations, the project demonstrates how individual schools can contribute to a wider organisational sustainability strategy. Together with the other renewable energy installations across the Hope Learning Trust estate, Lexden Springs School is helping to build a cleaner, more efficient and more sustainable future for education.
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System Performance Projection
| Annual Energy Production | 206 MWh |
| Annual CO2 Emissions Saved | 40 tonnes |
| Self-Consumption | 72% |
| Payback Period | 4 Years |
| Internal Rate of Return | 29% |
| Lifetime bills savings | £3,838,370 |
System Components
DMEGC Bi-Facial Solar Panels: The installation uses premium DMEGC solar panels, known for their excellent efficiency and sleek aesthetics.
SolarEdge Power Optimisers: Each panel is equipped with a SolarEdge power optimiser, which enables individual panel monitoring and performance optimisation. This technology mitigates the effects of partial shading and ensures maximum energy harvest from each panel.
SolarEdge Synergy Inverter: The system features SolarEdge inverters, which work with power optimisers to convert DC electricity from the panels into AC power for home use. This inverter is designed for seamless integration with the SolarEdge ecosystem, including the battery storage system.
Doncaster PV Ultra Cabling: PV-Ultra cables are engineered explicitly for DC installations in photovoltaic systems. Designed with high-quality materials for an anticipated lifespan of about 25 years and can operate at average maximum conductor temperatures of 90°C, with short-term tolerance up to 120°C.
NexBlue EV Chargers: This site invested in a fully integrated NexBlue EV Charging infrastructure that works seamlessly with the SolarEdge C&I One platform.